New Castle, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Castle is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Henry County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and hail.
Storm events near New Castle
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Castle's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Castle itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Henry County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Castle along with the rest of the county, not a New Castle-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 9.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 54.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 24.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 39 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 63.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 55.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 48 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 45.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 40 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 50.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Henry County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Castle, IN at risk of?
New Castle is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Henry County, where New Castle is located, are tornado, earthquake, and hail.
What is New Castle's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Henry County, where New Castle is located, scoring 80.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is New Castle a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — New Castle carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Henry County.
Has New Castle had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 72 hail, 73 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Castle since 2016.